Drainage bag



Feb. 18, 1941. w. N. DANIELS DRAINAGE BAG Filed Feb. 17; 1940 INVENTOR.Mil/am [\Z fiarzz'els X a4 1/ I A TTQRNE X Patented Feb. 18, 1941 UNITEDSTATES PATENT Orr-ice 8 lCla-ims.

it for many months to find a suitable bag 'for'my use but could findnone, either in the hospital supply department or in places dealing insuch supplies.

After much study and experimenting -I learned that the dimensions of thebag must be determined, the material used must be flexible andwaterproof, durable and easily cleaned, and the device so fitted to thebody of a wearer that it may be worn in comfort whether walking or resting in an inclined position.

The object of my invention is to provide a drainage bag construction forthe purposes stated which may be made at a low cost and which will be ofproper form and dimensions,

- with flexible means for securing thebag to the body of a wearer in aproper manner to permit easy adjustment in securing the bag to the body,

and to maintain the bag in a distended condition and in fluid tightrelation with the body of the wearer.

A further object is to provide a bag of the character described, with aremovable inner lining of waterproof material to directly receive theexcretions from the body of a wearer, which 0 thereafter may be removedfrom the outer bag together with its contents, without removing theouter bag from the body, and a new bag inserted for further use. L

Some further objects of my invention will be hereinafter set forth. l

Referring to the drawing which forms a part of the specifications:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a bag construction embodying myinvention, disclosing the inner or contact side of the bag which restsagainst the body of the wearer, together with the inner liningreceptacle which is removable therefrom.

Figs. 2 and 3 show a vertical section thru the middle of the bag andlining receptacle, and the cap for the bag shown in Fig. 2, and made tofit over the top in fluid tight relation.

Fig. 4 is an elevational view of a supporting memberwhich fits in theupper endof the bag in freely removable relation and is vertically ad- 5justable therein, and serves to maintain the proper spaced openingbetween the inner walls of the bag and inner" receptacle.

Fig. 5 is a plan view of theconstruction shown H in Fig. l. V I "10 Fig.6 -is a perspective View of the inner receptacle, formed to fit easilyinto the outer bag and conforming to the shape thereof in the form of alining;

The bag 10 is preferably made of soft rubber '15 or'Neoprene, or othersuitable material that is waterproof and will permit' of thoroughcleaning repeatedly without seriousdeterioration.

The measurements of the bag should be approximately as follows: g

5 inches wide, about 8 inches long, and the opening across about1inches, and the circular opening about 2"inches in diameter for thecolostomy which projects into the bag when properly adjusted. 1

l3 indicates a nonrustable thin resilient metal brace formedsubstantially as illustrated, and comprising a resilient wire M, theends of which are hook shaped and are attached to the brace indetachable relation, said wire resting just below the opening l2 of thebag. '40

On the outerside of the bag a loop I? is formed integral with the bag,andextends from about inch below the top rim-downwardly for about '2inches, and an elastic belt l6 is'pa-ssed thru the loop and isadjustable relative thereto, and 5 its ends are secured by a buckle ofnonrustable materiaLor other suitable means, not shown.

' The distance between the inturned edges [3' is about 3 inches.

The inner receptacle ll maybe made of water- 50 proof paper or thinoil-cloth that is strong enough for the'required purpose, .and may bediscarded after its original use together with its contents, thisarrangement being sanitary as well as avoiding many difficultiesheretofore ex- 55 worn without undue pressure on the body whilemaintaining a fluid tight relation therewith? that all odors aresuppressed; that the device takes up very little space; and that it maybe worn with comfort.

In making the bag I preferto make-the lower;

ends curved in form to avoid sharp comers and to prevent the lodgment ofexcretionstherein, the

form of said corner portions being shown as indicated at l9. l g

It will be understood that the bag may be used without the innerreceptacle in the event that one .is not available at the time required.

It will also be understood that minor changes in the form of thebag andof the inner receptacle may be made, and also the brace construction maybe altered so long as it is made to serve the functions of distendingthe upper end of the bag and is formed to provide an opening thru whichexcreta may pass in a proper manner.

' In removing the inner receptacle from thebag, the belt is stretchedenough to relieve the pressure on the tab end I1 and the cap ll removedfrom the top, after which the flap portion 18 may be grasped and thereceptacle easily removed from the bag, as will be readily understood.

While I have described the brace as being made of metal, it may be madeof any suitable material that will serve the functions of a distendingbnace that isresilient and that will stand scalding water and chemicalaction required'to keep it in a sanitary condition.

Having thus described my invention IcIaim as new:

1. A device of the character described comprising a flexiblewaterproofbag, open at its upper end and formed .to provide twooppositely disposed flat side portions in one of which is anopening-located near the upper end thereof and adapted to receive acolostomy, a band-like brace located in the upper end of the bag andseparating said side portions a predetermined distance apart, a cap forclosing the upper end of said bag and which extends around the upper endof said brace, and abelt for supporting said bag on-the body of awearer.

2. A device .of the character described comprising a flexible bagopenatj its upper end and formed to provide two oppositely disposed fiatside portions in one of which is an opening located near the upper endthereof and adapted to receive a colostomy, a brace located in the'upperend of the bag and separating said side portions a predetermineddistance apart, a cap for closing the upper end of said bag, a belt forsupporting said bag on the body of a wearer, and a recep tacle ofwaterproof material located in said bag and forming a lining for apredetermined portion thereof, and freely removable from said bagthrough said upper opening when said cap is removed therefrom.

3. A device of the character described comprising a flexible bag open atits upper end and and elastic.

formed to provide two oppositely disposed flat side portions in one ofwhich is an opening located near the upper end thereof and adapted toreceive a colostomy, a brace located in the upper end of the bag andseparating said side portions a predetermined distance apart, a cap forclosing the upper end of said bag, an elastic belt for supporting saidbag on the body of a wearer, and a receptacle of waterproof materiallocated in said bag and forming a lining for a predetermined portionthereof, and freely removable from said bag through said upper openingwhen said cap is removed therefrom, whereby said receptacle may beremoved from said bag without removing said bag'and belt from the bodyof the wearer.

4. A device ,of the character described comprising a flexible bag, openat its upper end and formed to provide two oppositely disposed flat sideportions in oneof which is an opening lo cated near the upper endthereof and adapted vto receive a colostomy, a bandlike brace located inthe upper end of the bag and separating said side portions apredetermined distance apart, a

cap for closing the upper end of said bag and which extends around theupper end of said brace,

I a belt adapted to support said bag on the body of ,in one of which isan opening located near the upper end thereof, means in closing saidupper end, a band-like brace located in the upper end of said bagserving to separate said side portions a predetermined distance apart,and a receptacle .of waterproof material forming a lining for said bagand a par-t of which hangs freely thru said side opening and covers thelower edge and mar ginal portions thereof.

6.; A device of the character described comprising a flexible bag,,openat its upper end and formed .to provide two oppositely disposed flatside portions, in one of which is an opening located near the upper endthereof, a band-like brace located in the upper end of the bag andserving to separate said side portions a predetermined distance apart,an external cap for closing the upper end of said bag and which extendsaround the upper part of said brace, a belt for holding said bag againstthe body of :a wearer, and a receptacle of waterproof material forming alining for said bag, apart of which hangs freely thru said side openingand covers the lower edge and marginal portion thereof and is held inposition by the pressure of said bag against the body of said wearer bysaid belt, and a part of which extends over the upper end ,of said bagand is held in place by said cap, whereby said receptacle is removablefrom said bag through said upper opening when said cap is removed andthe pressure of said belt is partially released, without removing saidbag and belt.

7.- A device as defined in claim 6, in which said receptacle-extendsfrom the top to the bottom .of said bag.

8. A device as defined in claim 6, in which said brace is flexible andsaid external cap is flexible WILLIAM N. DANIELS.

